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LeBron James is Born
On December 30, 1984 LeBron Raymone James was born in Akron, Ohio to his mother Gloria James and a father who did not want to be involved in his life. -
Enrolls at St. Vincent St. Mary's High School
Started his high school career at St. Vincent St. Mary’s high school in Akron, Ohio. Playing with friends Dru Joyce, Sian Cotton, Willie Mcgee, and Romeo Travis they won 3 state championships. -
Dubbed "The Chosen One" by Sports Illustrated
On the cover of one of the most infamous Sports Illustrated Magazines, LeBron James was dubbed “The Chosen One.” -
Drafted #1 Overall
LeBron James was selected first overall by his home state team the Cleveland Cavaliers, following him in the draft included other hall of gamers Carmelo Anthony and Dwayne Wade. -
Wins NBA Rookie of the Year
Wins Rookie of Year averaging 20.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists. -
First All-Star Game
Starting in his first All-Star game James had 13 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. -
First NBA Finals
Making his finals debuts the Cavaliers get swept 0-4 by the San Antonio Spurs. -
First Gold Medal
United States defeated Spain 118-107 in Beijing, giving LeBron his first gold medal. -
First NBA MVP
James wins his first NBA MVP Award after averaging 30.0 points, 7.9 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game. -
Second NBA MVP
James wins second NBA MVP Award after averaging 29.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 8.6 rebounds per game. -
"The Decision"
Televised on ESPN James announces he will be joining the Miami Heat. -
Third NBA MVP
James wins his third NBA MVP Award after averaging 27.1 points, 7.9 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game. -
First NBA Championship
James wins his first NBA championships, when the Heat defeat the Thunder 4-1 in the series. -
Second Gold Medal
James wins his second gold medal when the United States defeat Spain 107-100 in London. -
Fourth NBA MVP
James wins his fourth NBA MVP Award after averaging 26.8 points, 8.0 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game. -
Wins Second NBA Championship
LeBron wins his second NBA championship when the Miami Heat defeat the San Antonio Spurs 4-3 in the series. -
Announces Return to Cleveland
In free agency James announces his return to the Cleveland Cavaliers. -
Wins Cleveland First Ring
After being down 3-1 to the Golden State Warriors, Lebron leads Cleveland to the biggest comeback in finals history to win Cleveland their first ring. -
Joins Los Angeles Lakers
James, a free agent signs with the Los Angeles Lakers. -
Wins First Ring with Lakers
James wins his latest NBA championship when the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat 4-2 in the series.